Total Crime Rate
33.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mayhurst Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Drakes Cross , and the 121st lowest crime rate of 305 local areas in Bromsgrove .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mayhurst Close (B47 5QH) in the last 12 months was 33.2 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Drakes Cross average (90.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mayhurst Close (B47 5QH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wythwood Grove (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Houndsfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wythwood Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Houndsfield Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Silver Birch Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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